Chawaytiri

Chawaytiri is a pre-Columbian rock art site in Peru's Cusco Region [1]. Located near the village of Chawaytiri in the Pisac District, it features multiple painted rock shelters across the slopes of Muruwiksa mountain [1]. The principal section, Llamachayuq Qaqa, contains predominantly llama depictions alongside other artistic elements [1]. The site encompasses several additional painted areas including Wamanwachana, Kawituyuq, P'allqapata, Musuqllaqta, Misaqaqa, and Qaqa [1].

TypeRock art
Period< 4500 BC
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.3914° S, 71.7542° W

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